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  1. rickf

    Helluva banging noise and won't turn over

    CSM, Technically yes, IF it were the original from the factory starter and even then they were changing over at that time. I keep forgetting that 30 years ago is 1985! That is depressing, I am getting old. I have never heard an engine "Banging" due to a low battery, Solenoid chatter or not. If...
  2. rickf

    Helluva banging noise and won't turn over

    Just as an aside, Do NOT bang on the starter unless you plan on replacing it! That worked 30 years ago when the magnets were ferrous magnets but now they are ceramic rare earth magnets and will break very easily if you hammer on them.
  3. rickf

    Helluva banging noise and won't turn over

    Sounds like a broken crankshaft. They are famous for breaking behind Number 2 rod journal.
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